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Parkinson's Disease
Nutan Sharma
ISBN: 0-313-34217-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34217-2
160 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 3/30/2008
List Price: $45.00 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects:
Series Title: Biographies of Disease
Reviews:
  • [A] straight forward presentation of what modern science and medicine has to tell us about the history, symptoms, causes, treatments, and natural course of Parkinson's Disease. Written in plain terms for readers of all backgrounds, Parkinson's Disease includes case stories and thoughtful discussions of how cases of Parkinson's Disease affect the family as a whole. A list of useful resources, a glossary, and an index round out this educational text especially recommended for public and college libraries, medical students, and anyone who needs accurate, up-to-date information about this debilitating affliction. Highly recommended.
    —Midwest Book Review/California Bookwatch     June 2008
  • "A helpful glossary and a useful bibliography round out the practical information found in this title. Parkinson's Disease provides general and basic information that is useful to students and anyone interested in learning more about this disease."
    —ARBA     3/1/2009
Description: Diseases have a history, and understanding that history helps us understand how best to treat and control disease today. Today's students are confronted with a panoply of often-frightening illnesses and afflictions - the Biography of Diseases series provides students with the information that they need to understand the origin of various maladies, how they impact contemporary society, and how doctors and researchers from around the world are fighting to devise treatments to alleviate or cure these diseases. This volume, Parkinson's Disease, covers the history and life story of the neuromuscular disease that is famous for the numerous celebrities who have suffered from the disease - Janet Reno, Michael J. Fox, Pope John Paul II. The volume covers diagnosis, treatment, complications, impact on life and family, and research into the disease.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
    Introduction
    Chapter 1. Parkinsons Disease Defined
    Chapter 2. The Diagnosis of Parkinsons disease
    Chapter 3. How does someone get Parkinsons disease?
    Chapter 4. The Treatment of Parkinsons disease
    Chapter 5. The Course and Complications of Parkinsons disease
    Chapter 6. Complementary and Alternative therapies for Parkinsons disease
    Chapter 7. How Parkinsons disease affects the Family
    Chapter 8. Scientific and Clinical Research in Parkinsons disease
    Chapter 9. Case Studies in Parkinsons disease
    Chapter 10. Resources
    Bibliography
    Glossary
    Index
About the Author: Nutan Sharma is on the staff of Massachusetts General Hospital and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sharma was born and raised in western New York state. After completing her clinical training, she joined the staff at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she is currently an assistant neurologist, specializing in the care of individuals with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
PDF Catalogs:
Praeger Health and Wellness Spring 2008.pdf
Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference 2009.pdf
Greenwood Science and Health 2008.pdf
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